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Words at a Court A Explore some words and phrases when we are in a court. B Find and write the appropriate words or phrases in the article above that correspond to the following definitions. (1) : a member of a jury deciding a court case (2) : a person who writes down court proceedings (3) : a professional who advises or represents clients in legal matters (4) : a person who sees an event happening, especially a crime or an accident (5) : a person who watches an activity, especially a case, without taking part (6) : a legal official who accuses someone of committing a crime, especially in a law court (7) : a place where trials and other legal cases happen When the case was brought to court, the courtroom was especially packed that day. Faces filled with curiosity occupied the spectator seats. The sheriff called the first witness to the witness stand. The witness took the oath , promising to "tell the truth." The lawyer began questioning, but the opposing prosecutor immediately raised an objection. The court reporter quickly wrote down every word on her notepad. The jurors analyzed the witness’s words with concentration, some casting doubtful looks about the witness’s credibility. lawyer court reporter spectators courtroom defendant witness judge oath jurors prosecutor 95